Roomy interior, easy to decipher controls, low base price.
Cons
Mushy seats, engine lacks power and refinement, lacks the features of its more modern competitors.
What’s new
While the 2004 Century offers nothing new, revised trim levels make it easier to select the features you want. All models now come with four-wheel disc brakes and an upgraded sound system.
Edmunds says
Although roomy and comfortable, the aging Century can't match the competition when it comes to refinement, features and resale value.
New Arrival: This 2004 Buick Century Standard is a reliable and comfortable sedan with 173,000 miles on the odometer. It comes with a clean title and ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2G4WS52J341211111 Stock: 11354 Certified Pre-Owned: No Listed since: 03-24-2025
2004 Buick Century Standard 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
I bought this car used with over 150,000 miles on it. I was worried about the high mileage at first. I have driven this car over 50,000 miles with no problems. This is the most comfortable and reliable car I have ever had. I did not know it before I purchased this car but I am a Buick fan for life. Great Car, Great gas mileage, high comfort level, great reliability.
Great deals to be had on this car.
4.63 out of 5 stars
masonjar, 01/29/2011
2004 Buick Century Standard 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
Just recently purchased a 2004 Century with 79,000Kms in absolutely mint condition. Nice Metallic Augusta Green paint job with not one blemish. Wasn't on my radar at all until I read in Consumer reports that it had fantastic reliability and could be had for cheaper than comparable Japanese models. I don't see it as an "Old Man" car...the styling is sharp and I mistook an older Lexus for … one the other day. Very Very happy with the car..lots of power..nice smooth ride over rough road surfaces. Thinking a nice set of Rims and a better set of tires would really kick it up a notch and I will have a car that will turn heads and last me for years.
Value
3.63 out of 5 stars
teapartynow, 07/12/2012
2004 Buick Century Standard 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
We bought the year model 2004 used because the previous year models had a gasket problem. This car has a wobbly feel to its wheels which I think is because of poor wheel bearings, not weak side walls of the tires. I have not bothered to pay for new replacements.
I recommend these three "upgrades":
1. Pour a can of transmission Seafoam in the automatic transmission by pouring it down … the tube of the check stick.
2. Replace the air filter with a K&N or home made from cut reusable air conditioning filter material. MPG will improve 10%.
3. Replace the front door speakers with anything else, 5.25".
We hope this car will last a long while. It's a good choice for large people.
Underrated auto
4.5 out of 5 stars
nekosan, 05/11/2008
2004 Buick Century Standard 4dr Sedan (3.1L 6cyl 4A)
This the second Buick Century I've owned, the first I drove over 75 thousand miles without a single bit of trouble. In fact, I never even had to replace the brake shows in that time. And I drove it across the U.S. and back 5 times. It is a quiet, smooth riding vehicle that does what a family sedan should do, and it never received the praise it should have from a public besotted with … wanna-be racing-car sedans.
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